Sarah Kendrick, a veteran ranger, has been named superintendent of Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
The North Carolina Symphony continues an annual tradition this December 31, with a concert that ushers in the New Year with style.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and come view the moon at "Town Creek Under the Stars" Saturday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. The moon will be at its waxing gibbous phase, meaning it is more than half full.
Need something new to help decorate your Christmas tree this year? Mountain Gateway Museum has a new custom-made snowflake ornament now for sale.
The State Archives is accepting donations to its military collections from veterans, active members of the military and their families.
Period music will drift through the historic Alston House during the Christmas Open House Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site.
Costumed interpreters will present practices of the 1860s during the "Christmas Customs of the Civil War" program at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., following the Kinston Christmas Parade.
The image of Blackbeard as a bloodthirsty criminal has its origins in "A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates," written in 1724.
Sandi Macdonald, President & CEO of the North Carolina Symphony, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth (Lisa) Ransom to the position of Vice President of Philanthropy.